Choreography: Antonin Comestaz Performers: Mia Bourhis, Davide Caracciolo, Tommy Heeffer, Kenji van Nieuwenhuizen, Enorah Schwaar, Mattia Trematerra, Hinako Yukimoto Light design: Antonin Comestaz & Remko van Wely Music: Antonin Comestaz, Zimoun, alphorn absolut berlin Costumes: Antonin Comestaz Duration: 44 min

Antonin Comestaz worked with energetic dancers in their early 20s with a strong team spirit. Therefore, the central theme that inspired him was “youth.” In So far, so good. Antonin creates a playground with a cheerful fraternity, a positive vibe, and a touch of foolishness that characterizes this period of life. It explores camaraderie and mutual aid around physical games within the group but also zooms in on individual relationships. With the title, So far, so good. Antonin wants to touch on the duality that typifies youth between the carefree lightness of living in the present and the hopes and dreams for a bright future.

Music: The soundtrack comprises contrasting elements of traditional and folkloric instruments and modern electronic music. Each with its color, these music genres celebrate a sense of communion. Also, silence is used. This way, the dancers produce the rhythms, phrasing, and synchronicity solely through their movements, reinforcing their teamwork skills without the support of a sound grid.

Produced by Conny Janssen Danst for NEXT.